Monika Panwar (Khauf)

Monika Panwar delivered a hauntingly powerful performance in Khauf, commanding the screen with quiet intensity and emotional depth.

Kriti Sanon (Tere Ishk Mein)

Kriti Sanon delivered a striking performance in Tere Ishk Mein, seamlessly slipping into the emotional complexity of her character. 

Huma Qureshi (Delhi Crime 3)

Huma Qureshi delivered one of her most gripping performances as as the chillingly realistic human trafficker, Badi Didi, a complex villain in Delhi Crime 3.

Kajol (Maa)

In Maa, Kajol gives a powerhouse performance rooted in fierce maternal instinct and emotional rawness. She seamlessly oscillates between vulnerability and unshakeable strength

Mona Singh (The Bads of Bollywood)

Mona Singh emerged as one of the most impactful OTT performers of 2025 with The Bads of Bollywood. She delivered a sharp, nuanced performance that cut through the glamour and chaos of the film industry backdrop.

Sanya Malhotra (Mrs)

Sanya Malhotra delivers a deeply affecting performance in Mrs, bringing vulnerability, strength, and quiet rebellion to the forefront. Her portrayal resonated strongly with audiences.

Chitrangda Singh (Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders)

Chitrangda Singh’s portrayal of Meera is a masterclass in restraint and nuance. In a show packed with tension and grit, she commands attention through silences.

Triptii Dimri (Dhadak 2)

Triptii Dimri shines in Dhadak 2, bringing depth and vulnerability to her character as she portrays a young woman navigating love, loss, and societal pressures.

Vaani Kapoor (Mandala Murders)

Vaani Kapoor impressed in Mandala Murders with a layered performance, stepping away from glamour to play a cop, caught in a chilling web of murders.

Rukmini Vasanth (Kantara: Chapter 1)

Rukmini Vasanth held her own in Kantara: Chapter 1 with remarkable poise. Her performance added emotional gravity to the film’s expansive world.

Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah: Chapter 1)

Kalyani Priyadarshan took a decisive step forward with Lokah: Chapter 1, showcasing a sharper, more assured version of her craft. Playing a superhero, she spearheaded the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.

Aneet Padda (Saiyaara)

Aneet Padda emerged as a fresh and striking presence with Saiyaara, a film that demanded emotional honesty and youthful intensity in equal measure. She brought a raw vulnerability to her role.

Sadia Khateeb (The Diplomat)

Playing Uzma, a character caught at the intersection of politics, vulnerability, and inner resilience, Sadia brought remarkable emotional restraint and authenticity to the screen. 

Rashmika Mandanna (The Girlfriend)

Rashmika Mandanna surprised audiences with The Girlfriend, delivering a performance that consciously moved away from glamour and leaned into emotional truth.

Yami Gautam (Haq)

Yami Gautam delivers one of her most compelling performances to date in Haq, embodying a woman fighting for dignity, justice and self-worth.